April CPI hits 3.8%, highest since 2023, fueling rate hike bets
Key takeaways
- consumer prices rose 3.8% year-over-year in April, the highest reading since May 2023.
- This data has increased expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to raise rates rather than cut them.
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Higher than expected price increases mean the central bank might keep interest rates high or even raise them. This can make it costlier to borrow money, which often slows down spending and business growth.
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